Private Rail Travel in the US Part 2, “Land Yachting”- Luxury Private Rail Cars
Before the age of the luxury car and the “Jet Set”, there was the era of private railroad travel. The wealthy and powerful did not fly first class back then,…
Private Railroad Travel in the United States
Although trains can sometimes be seen as a more antiquated form of travel, the fact is that millions of Americans ride the rails every year. Amtrak, the largest railroad company in the country, estimates that roughly 87,000 people use their trains daily.
However, while most Americans are used to sitting next to strangers and dealing with cramped luggage compartments, a select few get to ride a more dignified way – by private railcar. In this article, we’re going to discuss the ins and outs of personal railroad travel in the United States. If you’ve ever dreamed of having complete privacy on a train, these cars are unlike anything you’ve experienced before. (more…)